Surface Fitting Direct pull magnetic locks come in a variety of shapes and sizes. In simple terms surface magnets are usually for single (this means they open in 1 direction) swing doors / gates. The armature plate is attached to the door / gate on the surface.

The magnetic lock is normally attached to the top of the frame (the transom) and faces the door / gate. The armature plate is attached to the door / gate and faces the magnet. The armature plate is mounted in a flexible way, so that when the door / gate closes the face of the armature plate meets the magnet 'exactly'.

With direct pull magnetic locks the armature plate (locking plate) is pulled towards the electro magnet using electro magnetic force.

• External magnetic locks come with a length of cable and gland fitting for connection with conduit.
• External magnetic locks are stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance, but they will show signs of weather after time. The locking surface is highly polished and stays in good condition with correct fitting, however... poor alignment will result in rapid deterioration in the locking holding force.

All magnetic locks are fail safe devices. This means if power is removed, the lock will open.

• Connecting Fail safe devices
  
  

External Surface magnets come in a number of sizes, but the most popular is :-

• Standard - 600kg (1200 lb) holding force
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Use of brackets

1. Door / gate opens outwards (normal operation)
   • No brackets required
2. Door opens outwards with restricted transom
   • L bracket may be required if there is not enough room on the transom to fix the magnet.
3. Door opens Inwards
   • Z&L bracket will be required. The Z&L bracket comes in 3 parts.
     • The L bracket (1 part) allows the magnet to face inwards
     • The Z bracket (2 parts) allows the armature plate to face the magnet.